I'm using the
XTBR X10 Transmit Booster / Repeater
with reasonably good success to control outbuilding lights to about 200' away. I'm switching CFLs, and without the booster I could sometimes turn them on remotely, and never turn them off. The list of "cons" in my situation are:
1) I have to have the booster plugged into the correct leg of the 240 volt service.
2) About 25% of the time I have to send a second 'off' command.
3) The kit was a bit hairy to build. I ended up with a couple of subtle solder bridges that were difficult to find.
It works the same in all weather conditions and I consider the problem solved.
